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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicMinistry of Finance

Topic: Ministry of Finance

India doesn’t understand crypto enough to pass regulatory law. Here’s all you need to know

India’s initial policy response was to ban cryptoassets. Now it appears to be moving towards regulating them. But there is no clarity on the contours of the proposed law.

Modi govt expects better finances in second half of FY22 thanks to momentum of recovery

Despite the harsh economic impact of the pandemic, there has been a definite uptick in the tax collections, a half-yearly review by the finance ministry says.

Roti vs Malabar parotta, papad vs fryum – bizarre GST slabs for similar goods spark 4,600 cases

Since GST rollout in July 2017, many items are being taxed at varying rates despite their strong likeness. Experts say this is likely to continue unless slabs are reduced.

Indian finance ministry officer appointed to UN tax committee among 24 other global experts

Finance ministry joint secretary Rasmi R Das will be serving in the UN committee that guides countries towards forward-looking tax policies adapted to globalised trade.

Modi govt brings Department of Public Enterprises under Finance Ministry

With the addition, this will be the sixth department under the Finance Ministry. The rejig comes ahead of Cabinet expansion slated later in the day.

Wouldn’t have spoken different language if I were in finance ministry — NK Singh after Budget

N.K. Singh, head of the 15th Finance Commission, says Modi govt has been reasonable & fair on panel suggestions, given the fiscal pressures.

Why Modi govt has slashed 99.9% budget of agency meant to fund higher education institutes

Formed 4 yrs ago, Higher Education Financing Agency was meant to grant interest-free loans to institutions. But its failure prompted Modi govt to slash funding.

TN gets central govt nod to borrow 9,600 cr to meet GST shortfall, has picked Option 1

A total of 21 states and two UTs have so far agreed to the first of the two options offered by central govt to make up for its inability to pay GST compensation.

Modi govt’s reform of public banks a still-born effort, say Raghuram Rajan & Viral Acharya

Loan losses from the pandemic may be too huge for the government to pay, says a new paper authored by the former RBI governor and former RBI deputy governor.

Grand old party of Indian politics has sadly been taken captive by a dynasty: Arun Jaitley

The finance minister also said that the ‘slave’ mentality of senior leaders in Congress makes them sing the song scripted by the dynast.

On Camera

RSS is warming up to Yogi Adityanath. CM has many more boxes to tick

It’s not just the Opposition parties Yogi Adityanath has to contend with. His detractors within the BJP are no less formidable.

Modi govt’s PM internship scheme saw high attrition in Year 1. Just 30% joined, 41% quit midway

According to government reply in Lok Sabha, the pilot phase of PMIS is being used to test concepts, strategies and systems before a full-scale implementation of the scheme.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.